Switches & Bridges

Emerald is the first Enterprise KVM Extension and KVM Matrix Switching solution that delivers pixel-perfect video with 2K/HD or 4K/60 resolutions at 10 Bit color depth over an IP network.

The flexible and scalable system supports any number of workstations and servers. In addition, it simplifies virtual access, making it easy for you to use any combination of physical and virtual servers.

It provides operators and administrators with fast and easy-to-use access to their target PCs/servers with premium video quality and a rich peripheral set supporting stereo audio and up to any four true emulated USB 2.0 devices including Wacom® tablets. Administrators will like comprehensive management with convenient configuration options in line with high-level network security and reliable 24/7 operation.

An Emerald KVM network may start small, but it's infinitely scalable to meet your expansion needs and future technology path just by adding endpoints, with no additional chassis or cards required.

System by Design

Emerald comprises of a choice of transmitters connecting computers or virtual machines to the system and receivers connecting the user consoles. High-performance Emerald network switches with 12, 28,- 32-, or 48 ports ensure trouble-free KVM over IP extension and matrix switching connections. A range of SFP/SFP+ transceivers proofs best performing video quality and KVM extensions over the required distances.

Use the Emerald transmitter to connect DisplayPort servers with resolutions up to 4K60, transparent USB, serial, and audio to your Emerald System.

Instant access across the entire enterprise

Emerald makes your migration painless, enabling you to scale access infinitely and gradually across buildings, campuses, and the wide-area network, using your existing network infrastructure - with switching between sources at speeds of less than half a second.

Digital video at its best

Emerald is the first KVM platform that supports pixel perfect 4K DisplayPort video at 60 Hz over standard IP network switches. Image transmission with mathematical lossless compression visualizes every single pixel at 60 fps with 10-bit color depth.

If you're not ready for 4K, start with the Emerald 2K options, supporting one or two full HD DVI channels, and migrate to 4K at your own pace by transitioning individual user groups when the need arises.

Virtualization

More and more physical servers are being replaced by virtualization, allowing better performance, availability, scalability, and return on investment. Emerald simplifies access to both physical and virtual servers with virtual machine support for VMware, Microsoft, and Citrix, using RDP 8.1, RemoteFX, and PCoIP, among others.

Fail-safe operation

All Emerald transmitters and receivers feature copper or fiber connectivity through one (HD) or two (4K) flexible SFP+ slots.

Your 24/7 operation requires network resilience. Use the redundant network ports on the Emerald units to provide continuous, uninterrupted operation even if one network link experiences loss-of-service. Connect the endpoints either through two alternative direct links, a direct link, and a network connection or two independent networks.

Maximize Your Emerald KVM System

To get the most out of your Emerald® solution, you need to have the right networking equipment in place. The Emerald 24-Port Fiber Network Switch is a power-efficient and resilient Gigabit Ethernet switch designed to optimize the performance of your Emerald system. It features integrated 10-Gbe uplinks for advanced Layer 3 distribution. This switch offers a non-blocking architecture that allows it to handle unexpected traffic loads. On top of all that, the Emerald Network Switch provides performance assurance with a data rate of up to 212 Gbps and a forwarding rate of up to 158 Mbps.

Improve Network Reliability

This Emerald network switch is perfect for critical applications that cannot experience any downtime. Use the switch with dual internal hot-swappable 80PLUS-certified power supplies for high availability and power efficiency.

Simple Management and Scalability

The Emerald 24-Port Fiber Network Switch offers simple management and scalability via an 84-Gbps stacking architecture. You can manage up to 12 switches from a single IP address with ease.

Features the Latest Standard Protocols

This switch offers the latest open-standard protocols and can interface with Cisco protocol PVST+. It also supports Dell Networking OS9, VLT, and network virtualization features.